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6 Responses to “Why do NFL coaches sometimes choose to run a draw play on a third and long situation?”

1. 

   Go Stillers!
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   being conservative. perhaps they have a crappy QB and don’t want to risk a turnover, especially if they are close to their own goal line, so they just run the safe draw and punt it. Also, if they are in FG range, they might just take the 3 points rather than risk a turnover. it’s a smart play sometimes, but I prefer a screen pass in those situations.
2. 

   wazupdawg12
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   sometimes they dont want to take a chance and sometimes they want to observe the defense
3. 

   dustinchavez7
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   Because the defense is going to be expecting a pass and playing the recievers tight. You run a draw to catch them off gaurd.
4. 

   evillbunny444
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   They do it to confuse the defense, sometimes it works somtimes not lol
5. 

   Mongo
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   The defense is expecting a pass and insert additional defensive backs into the game. It is easier to run against this formation, and a draw can catch the defense off guard.
6. 

   WorldRecordHldrNDeletedQ's
   

   25. Nov, 2009

   Because most teams will bring a big blitz and the receivers won’t be able to have enough time to make it to the first down marker by the time the quarterback gets pummeled.

   On know pass plays the d line usually swings around outside leaving the middle open for the draw.

   You just have to keep the defense honest.